As well as noting that the device will keep the existing Surface power connector, Paul Thurrott claims that the next-generation two-in-one hybrid will be powered by Intel’s latest Kaby Lake processors.

However Thurrott did add that fans should expect "nothing dramatic" about the Surface Pro 5, suggesting any upgrades will be incremental.

Other reports have suggested that the device will most likely keep the 12.3in size seen it is predecessor in order to be portable, with a lightweight aluminium body protecting what's inside.

We're also expecting around 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, as well as a smarter version of the Surface Pen stylus which should feature wireless charging.

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Microsoft's next major release is set to be released later this year, although there’s no specific news on a launch date just yet.